All fans were invited to the afterparty on Sunday afternoon (Vegas time) at the Nine Fine Irishmen bar, just across the road from the MGM Grand, where Frampton spent three hours signing autographs and posing for photographs.

One lucky fan who got to meet the Jackel yesterday told the News Letter: “He told us he was sorry he didn’t get the result but was determined that next time he would get a win.

“Even though the didn’t get the win in Vegas, you wouldn’t have know it looking at the fans. Plenty turned up to show their support and they were in fine voice.

“Frampton looked pretty beat up with two black eyes, and I’m sure he would rather have been in his bed recovering. But he spent hours meeting and greeting his loyal fans. Money was put behind the bar there was a great atmosphere.

“Let’s hope Frampton gets the rematch in Belfast, it would be the perfect way to cap things off.”